From the Desk of the Principal
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 Volume 17 • Issue 4
Dear Marlin Family, On behalf of the staff at Destin Middle School, I am happy to welcome you to the 2019-20 school year. I am honored to lead a school with a great tradition, tremendous academic success, and that continually produces outstanding students, it is important to me that everyone who steps through our doors—teachers, students and parents—are excited to be here! This attitude enables us to meet the challenges of academic excellence in a positive, enjoyable and nurturing environment. Additionally, I embrace the task of continuing to ensure that our students are prepared with the necessary tools to be productive citizens as they enter the next chapter of their lives moving toward high school and postsecondary education. Together we can insure that every student receives the quality education needed to be successful in the future. I encourage parents to be an active part of your child’s education. As parents, you have the greatest impact on your child’s success. We recognize that in order to be successful, our children need support from both the home and school. To the students; enjoy this year! Your time here at DMS will be exciting and filled with many opportunities. Let’s have a great school year! Go Marlins! Mr. Meyer Principal
School Uniform Shirts
Remember, all students are required to wear uniform shirts on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week. Order forms for DMS uniform shirts are available from the PE department. The Destin Middle School Phys. Ed Dept. sells DMS uniform dress code shirts. Order forms are available in the front office or student services. PE uniforms will be manditory for grades 6-8th. You may purchase the PE uniforms from Coach Griffiths. For more information please contact Coach Griffiths at 850-833-7655 or you may email him at griffithsr@okaloosaschools.com. The Eagles Nest offers easy ordering at www.eaglesnestfl.com. On-line orders will be delivered to DMS campus for pick up. For your convenience in store shopping is available at the Eagles Nest located in the Publix Shopping Center in Niceville, on Hwy 20. For more information or directions to the store, please call (850) 279-4775.
Okaloosa County School District 120 Lowery Place Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Notes from the Resource Officer Okaloosa County Sheriff Department
Technology is pretty cool. It lets you connect with friends in lots of fun ways. But not everyone uses it for the right reasons. Some people use the internet, cell phones or other technology to try to hurt others. This is a type of bullying called cyber bullying. Cyber bullying occurs when someone sends hurtful messages online or by cell phone. It can take many forms, such as writing rude comments, spreading rumors, and posting embarrassing pictures. Cyber bullies can use e-mail or instant messages, blogs or chat rooms, text or photo messages, or any other form of electronic communication. Your children can discourage cyber bullying by giving personal information (name, e-mail address, cell phone number, name of school) to only friends. If they receive nasty e-mails or text messages, they should not respond. Replying just gives the cyber bully the satisfaction of having upset their target. A good thing to do is simply to log off the computer or turn off the cell phone. Children should tell an adult if they experience cyber bullying. Problems can be reported to your Internet provider, school authorities, and law enforcement.
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